As the United States election enters a crucial stage and with the changing international landscape including the Russia-Ukraine war, the dynamics among China, the United States, and Russia have become increasingly complex and intense. The U.S. has warned China not to interfere in the American election, leading to the indirect expulsion of the Chinese Consul General in New York involved in the Sun Wen case by the U.S., while China has made subtle gestures of goodwill towards America. Experts point out that amidst heightened political competition, China is challenging the United States and universal human values.
NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg reiterated on September 6 that “China (the CCP) has become a decisive driver for Russia’s war against Ukraine” and called on China to stop supporting Russia’s illegal war. At this year’s NATO Washington Summit, NATO publicly condemned China for providing military support to Russia in its invasion of Ukraine, playing a “decisive role” in the conflict.
Although the Russia-Ukraine war has seen a shift due to Ukraine’s strong counterattacks and partial occupation of Russian territory, the conflict remains in a deadlock with little sign of a ceasefire or war resolution. Behind this stands China’s comprehensive support for Russia ranging from diplomatic, economic, material, to technological assistance.
Professor Sun Guoxiang of the School of International Affairs and Business at Nanhua University in Taiwan told Dajiyuan that China appears neutral on the surface regarding the Russia-Ukraine conflict but is secretly supporting Russia, especially through economic support like importing Russian energy and engaging in trade.
While China continues to back Russia, its efforts to block, oppress, and militarily threaten Taiwan are escalating, increasing the risk of potential armed conflicts or even accidental military clashes.
President of the Republic of China (Taiwan) Lai Ching-te stated in a televised interview on September 1 that China’s aim to annex Taiwan is not about “territorial integrity” but to achieve its “hegemony internationally.” Otherwise, why didn’t China reclaim vast territories ceded to Russia during the Qing Dynasty era?
The Chinese regime, born under the influence of the Soviet Union, has since its establishment turned a blind eye to all unequal treaties such as the Aigun Treaty signed between China and Russia in 1858 and the Beijing Treaty of 1860. In December 1999, former CCP leader Jiang Zemin and then Russian President Boris Yeltsin signed a “Descriptive Protocol on the Eastern and Western Sectors of the China-Russia Boundary,” recognizing all unequal treaties signed with the Qing Dynasty and thus ceded over 1 million square kilometers of territory to Russia.
Despite the Chinese Foreign Ministry and official media’s “silence” regarding Lai Ching-te’s provocative speech, the Russian government responded exceptionally quickly. On September 3, the Russian Foreign Ministry issued a statement claiming that Russia and China wer…
Continuing the unfolding situation on September 4, Russia held the Eastern Economic Forum in Vladivostok, a region previously taken by Russia, where Chinese Vice Premier Han Zheng attended and met with Russian President Putin. Putin expressed hope for Vladivostok to become a place for cultural exchange between Russia and China, as well as a tourist attraction for Chinese visitors. Putin described the relations between Russia and China as being in the “best period” in history. Xi Jinping and Putin are also expected to meet again at the BRICS summit in Kazan from October 22 to 24.
Sun Guoxiang remarked that China’s strategic alliance with Russia is mainly to maintain geopolitical interests, jointly oppose the United States, and “weaken Western united actions,” as China aims to “weaken U.S. global leadership through conflict.”
However, Russia has been rapidly strengthening ties with North Korea since last year, closely cooperating in military aspects, forming a “strategic partnership.” Russia’s closeness to North Korea signals dissatisfaction and wariness towards China, indicating that the relationship between Russia and China is not an “unlimited cooperation” or the “best period.”
China jointly with Russia in utilizing conflicts to weaken the United States’ global leadership is not only reflected in international politics, defense diplomacy but also extends to interference in U.S. domestic politics and policies.
White House National Security Advisor Jacob Jeremiah Sullivan unequivocally demanded China not to interfere in the U.S. election during discussions with senior Chinese officials on August 27 and 28. This was considered a key topic during Sullivan’s visit. Sullivan’s warning corroborates that China is indeed intervening in the U.S. election.
The U.S. government has also accused Russia of using the Kremlin’s media and other online platforms to disseminate false information to American citizens, intervening in the 2024 U.S. election. On September 4, White House National Security Council spokesperson John Kirby stated that Putin was aware of Russia’s interference in the U.S. election.
Furthermore, Russian President Putin made a rare statement recently expressing his hope for Kamala Harris to win the presidency. This is due to the extensive sanctions imposed on Russia during Trump’s presidency.
The second presidential debate between Trump and Harris is scheduled for September…